Need shoe recommendations for riding.

[lungimsam]

Specifically something that is for regular pedals - not clipless.

I use MKS Touring Pedals with MKS toe clips - no straps.

Looking for something that has a harder sole for longer rides.

My regular, every day shoes are great on commutes, but feel a little soft on standing climbs, and sometimes my toes get squished as they get jammed in the front of the shoe.

 

I can put up with it for the short rides, but I think it would get on me nerves on longer rides.

 

Any tips are welcome.

[Joe Bernard]

A list member recommended Gola Harrier to me, and I'm very happy with them. I use them with Touring, Grip King, and RMX pedals.

 

Joe Bernard

Vallejo, CA.

[Eric Chatham]

Teva makes several models of cycling specific shoes, I have these:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004L2LF0W/?tag=hyprod-20&hvadid=19604232336&hvpos=1o2&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1234567890&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&ref=asc_df_B004L2LF0W 

They come with a second pair of more subtle laces, by the way.

I have had Chrome shoes before, that are similar in style to Vans skate shoes.  They just launched a new model called the Truk:

http://www.chromebagsstore.com/shoes/truk.html 

Regards,

EC

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[charlie]

My biggest comfort light bulb went on when I abandoned the toe clips and went to using BMX platform pin pedals with a large surface area similar to the ones Riv is now selling. Basically a 4x4 inch pedal with pins. I ride with my daily shoes, New Balance outdoor shoes (brown suede leather looking) these come in wide sizes so my toes don't get squished. In super hot weather I might wear my Teva sandals but stubbed my toes too many times with them and have three mangled toenails to prove it.  the large pedal surface eliminates the pain in my feet. I had the excellent MKS touring pedals but the cage bit into my shoes causing numbness on longer rides.

On Wednesday, September 19, 2012 11:12:10 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote:

[davidfrench]

I have some Chrome and they are really nice. City, mountain bike, they do great. And comes in 14 which is pretty nice

The other brand I like is DZR, from san Francisco. They have the spd sole ready, but if you don't cut out the sole, you can use them as is. The day you really want spd you just have to cut the sole and install the cleat.

I abandoned the spd too, platform pedals are just perfect. And all that before reading Grant's book!

:-P

[Bruce Herbitter]

I've found Patagonia Boaris shoes to have a nice stiff sole. I like them better for pedaling in than walking. For doing both, Addidas Sambas are a good choice.

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[bwphoto]

I've been on the same search since I went clipless and stumbled onto the Patagonia lantis it works great with pinned platforms and most importantly me its got a good toe box. They were the most comfortable I've found inprobably 20 years. The only thing I'm noticing is the pins may be doing some damage to the sole, I'm going to test the on the mks grip master ones without pins and see if they don't slip.

[Ginz]

I may have been the guy who recommended the Gola Harrier to Joe. My
favorite bike shoe, though not easy to find, has the thicker and
stiffer sole you are looking for. When compared to other soccer shoes
like the Adidas Samba, I find the Gola sole to be stiffer more rigid
in a good way.

[Joe Bernard]

Yep, I'm pretty sure you're the one, and you're right about the stiff sole. It's excellent for pedaling, and borderline too stiff as a walking-around-all-day shoe. But I only use it for biking/walking. It's perfect for that.

 

Joe Bernard

Vallejo, CA.

[Philip Williamson]

I just had DZR recommended to me this weekend by someone who has the Chrome shoes and likes the DZRs better, at least with the cleats in.

http://www.bikerumor.com/2010/09/25/interbike-2010-cool-new-shoes-from-dzr/

Philip

www.biketinker.com 

[PATRICK MOORE]

If one uses spd-compatible shoes for cycling, why not use spd pedals too? Some have very large platforms.

Just curious. I thought the whole point of non-retention was to be free of special shoes, no?

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[Matthew J]

Recently bought a pair of Ecco Andrews. Nice looking comfortable shoe made in Slovakia. Have not had the pair long enough to make any claims to durability but am so far quite happy.

[BSWP]

The shoes from Quoc Pham look pretty good. If only they came in my extra large size, I would get a pair.

http://www.quocpham.com/products/fs0905.html

- Andrew, Berkeley

[Kelly]

I'll second or third or whatever duplicate this may be... the larger BMX style pedals are sweet and allow a much larger range of shoes.   I've ridden the last two tours and the last two 60 to 70 mile rides with normal sandals.  Good out of the saddle etc.  

Once again it's my experience and it may not be for everyone but something to think about rather than be tied to a single pair of shoes.

Kelly

[Mattt]

I use Pumas with Power Straps.  I don't have to worry about squished toes.  I know power straps are the third rail of cool bike accessories.

 

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002EENI72/ref=oh_details_o00_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 

[rob markwardt]

Vans or Adidas Samba Millenium  (stiffer, sturdier than the original Samba)...they also last a long time.

[Ron Mc]

www.sierratradingpost.com is a great place to buy quality sneakers for cheap

On Thursday, September 20, 2012 1:12:10 AM UTC-5, Michael wrote:

[Frank Brose]

5.10 Dirtbags. I bought a pair a month ago and have been pleasantly suprised at how good they are. I too ride MKS touring pedals with clips and straps and these are the best shoes I've tried to date.

 

On Thursday, September 20, 2012 1:12:10 AM UTC-5, Michael wrote:

[Mike On A Bike]

On the minimalist end of the continuum, I'd recommend the Vivobarefoot "breatho" model. It's super lightweight, grippy (lugged sole), breathable and very comfortable for walking. I know lots of people like a stiff shoe for cycling, but I find this "barefoot running" shoe to be perfect as it's sturdy enough for riding and yet feels like the least restrictive shoe you could get. I use them with the thin gripster pedals and love the setup, never ever slip. 

They seem to be pretty well made as I've had a pair for 9 months and they still look pretty good. I've tried several patagonia models, Chacos, Chrome, et. al., and I don't feel like I could find a better shoe, and by a good margin. 

[Bruce Herbitter]

From suggestions on this list, I've tried Adiddas Samba Milleniums, and Vitruvian running shoed. The 1st are a bit narrow for me, while the second are super comfy, but the sole comes unglued after a while due to the pressure of the pedal (MKS Sylvans) in the center of the shoe.  I also use and like Patagonia Boaris shoes in cooler weather.

In hot weather, I perfer Keen sandals. For short casual rides, the street sandals. For longer rides, cycling sandals (I remove the steel plate as I don't use cleats) with stiffer sole.

[Matt Beebe]

I like to just use pedals that are shoe-agnostic, rubber block pedals are good for this.   I imagine grip-kings are good too if you don't use pins, but rubber is definitely easy on leather soles, moccasins or bare feet.

Matt

[Michael Rivers]

Try to get rid of the toe clips and move your feet around. I use Grip Kings and Tevas with or without socks, or Sambas with heavy wool socks below 40 deg. When I'm seated I have the ball of my feet just in front of the spindle. When I have a slower cadence or am out of the saddle I shift my feet forward so the middle of my arch is over the spindle. I think I heard this first in a Riv Reader? Large platforms, as has been discussed above, make the firmness of the shoe less important, and moving your feet around the pedals during the ride can eliminate hot spots. This also helped me with knee pain after 40-50 miles with speedplays.

[Ron Mc]

I am riding with friends who are training to climb Donner Pass in 5 weeks.  We climbed 2300' over 38 miles in the Texas hill country today.  I rode my bike with the 30-inch gear for this climb, and took off the Grip Kings off to ride with touring pedals and toe clips.  I ride with different shoes using the two different pedals, so each has their place.